Carb Smart Middle Eastern-Inspired Beef Koftas
with Feta and Radish Salad- Almonds
- Milk
- Egg
- Mustard
- Barley
- Wheat
- Rye
- Sesame
- Soy
- Oats
- Sulphites
Tender shawarma-seasoned koftas are served alongside a hearty spring mix salad with a sweet yet tart fig dressing in this simple and filling Middle-Eastern-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
250 g
Ground Beef
113 g
Spring Mix
80 g
Tomato
3 unit
Radish
1 unit
Lemon
28 g
Almonds, sliced
(Contains: Almonds)
½ cup
Feta Cheese, crumbled
(Contains: Milk)
4 tbsp
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Egg, Mustard)
2 tbsp
Italian Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Barley, Milk, Wheat, Rye, Sesame, Soy, Oats)
1 tbsp
Shawarma Spice Blend
(Contains: Sulphites)
1 tbsp
Fig Spread
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Oil*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition facts
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat the oven to 450˚F.Wash and dry all produce. Cut tomato into 1/4-inch pieces.Thinly slice radishes.Zest, then juice half the lemon. Cut remaining lemon into wedges.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Add breadcrumbs, Shawarma Spice Blend, half the feta and beef to a medium bowl. Season with pepper, then combine. Roll mixture into six 2x1-inch logs (twelve logs for 4 ppl).
Arrange koftas on the prepared baking sheet.Roast in the middle of the oven, until golden-brown and cooked through, 13-15 min.**
Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat.When hot, add almonds to the dry pan. Toast, stirring often, until golden, 4-5 min. (TIP: Keep your eye on them so they don't burn!)Remove from heat. Transfer almonds to a plate.
Add half the fig spread (use all for 4 ppl), 1 tsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp oil (dbl both for 4 ppl) to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk to combine.Add spring mix, radishes and tomatoes, then toss to combine.
Add lemon zest, mayo, 1/2 tsp lemon juice and 1 tsp water (dbl for 4 ppl) to a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then whisk to combine.Divide koftas between plates. Serve salad alongside.Sprinkle salad with almonds and remaining feta.Drizzle lemon mayo sauce over koftas.Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The shawarma-spiced koftas and fig dressing are the standout highlights, with the feta mixed into the meat adding a pleasant, unexpected richness. Some reviewers found the salad a little mild on its own, while others loved the sweet-savoury balance of the full dish.
- Ease of prep: Most reviewers found this meal quick and straightforward to pull together; a few noted it took a bit longer than expected the first time.
- Suggestions: Consider swapping the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt or tahini in the drizzle sauce for a lighter result. Adding garlic to the kofta mixture, salting the meat to taste, and checking doneness around 10 minutes can help avoid dryness and over-seasoning.
- Leftovers: The salad wilts quickly and is best enjoyed fresh; the koftas hold up better but are most satisfying straight from the oven.
- Portions: Several reviewers felt the beef portion was on the small side, especially for a carb-light meal; ordering extra beef or adding a side like roasted vegetables or rice is a popular workaround.
- Pairings: Reviewers enjoyed serving this with rice, oven fries, or roasted sweet potatoes to make the meal more filling without straying too far from the dish's flavour profile.
